BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to…
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Heat advisory in effect for portions of southeastern PA, storms forecast for region
By The Citizen on June 30, 2025
A heat index of up to 99 degrees is forecast for today in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Lower Bucks counties, according to a heat advisory…
Campus notes, June 29, 2025
By The Citizen on June 29, 2025
Honors are signified as follows: ***with highest distinction; **with high distinction; *with distinction. The following area students received bachelor of science degrees from St. Francis…
Wanted in Berks: June 29, 2025
By The Citizen on June 29, 2025
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: Isaiah Perez • Isaiah Perez, 18, whose last known address was in the 200 block…
PennDOT Road Projects in Berks: June 29, 2025
By The Citizen on June 29, 2025
Daily • Sunday-Monday: Interstate 78 East, Exit 35 (Route 143) to Exit 40 (Route 737), Greenwich Township, construction, 7 p.m. at 6 a.m. Source:…
Daily docket: June 29, 2025
By The Citizen on June 29, 2025
Daily thought Philip told the Good News of the holy nation of God and of Jesus Christ. Both men and women put their trust in…
Daily docket: June 28, 2025
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
Daily thought Those who had been made to go to other places preached the Word as they went. Philip went down to a city in…
How hot is the pavement? During heat wave it can burn dogs’ feet and yours
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
The air has been stifling during the recent heat wave. So, how hot is that pavement or concrete? Is it too hot to walk your…
Rosedale Camp Grove schedules various events [Religion Digest]
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
• Rosedale Camp Grove, 1616 Vine St. Laureldale, has scheduled the following events: today, breakfast, 7-11 a.m., $9 for adults, includes coffee, children under 12…
PA officials warn of inheritance scam
By The Citizen on June 27, 2025
Pennsylvania officials are warning of an email scam requesting recipients send money to receive a fake inheritance from a distant relative. Officials said the scammers,…
2 in Berks receive grants to strengthen agricultural industry
By The Citizen on June 27, 2025
Two agriculture operations in Berks County will receive federal grant funding to increase capacity and drive growth. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that Clover Farms…
Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger request to delay trial in Idaho college student killings
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge says he won’t postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing…
From the Ground Up: Tales from a very hot week
By The Citizen on June 26, 2025
This past Monday morning I sat outside on the patio for about an hour. It was already 84 degrees at 8:30, but the patio stays…
Tractor-trailer hits vehicle, damages former auto shop in northern Berks
By The Citizen on June 25, 2025
A tractor-trailer crashed into a vehicle, seriously injuring three people and damaging a former auto shop in Perry Township Wednesday evening, according to emergency reports.…
Pedal for Peace event in Reading combats youth violence
By The Citizen on June 24, 2025
The streets of Reading were filled with cyclists for a worthy cause. Not One More: A Peace and Justice Project on Sunday hosted its inaugural…
Next of kin sought for deceased Reading man, 58
By The Citizen on June 23, 2025
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistance in locating the next-of-kin of Ronald Dodd, 58, who was found deceased June 14 in his residence…